My First Million #110 with Kat Cole - Ideas From the Head of a $4B+ Business
Sep 11, 2020
In this engaging conversation, Kat Cole, COO & President of Focus Brands, shares her inspiring journey from waitress to corporate leader. She discusses her innovative ideas, like an app that assesses lifestyle sustainability and a hybrid restaurant concept she terms 'food as pharmacy.' Kat also reflects on the impact of the pandemic on the food industry and her thoughts on ghost kitchens. Her insights on navigating challenges with humility and leveraging support in leadership are both refreshing and motivating.
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From Hooters to COO
- Kat Cole worked her way up from a Hooters waitress to COO of Focus Brands.
- Dropping out of college, she traveled the world opening franchises and gained valuable experience.
Balance Humility with Courage
- Balance humility with courage and confidence in leadership.
- Don't hold back from asking questions or sharing ideas, even when working with more experienced individuals.
The Getting Rich Class
- Shaan Puri's entrepreneurial journey started in college with a failed sushi restaurant.
- He learned from a professor who retired early and taught a class on unconventional success.
